Comfort the Mourning, Uplift the Oppressed

It’s an unfathomable situation for far too many believers in Central Africa.

“In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),” reports Mission Network News, “entire Christian communities are running into the jungle with nothing but the clothes on their backs. [In early May], more than 80 Christians were killed in a series of Islamist attacks.”

What’s more ...

“The militant group has a dire message for ‘worshipers of the cross’ — convert, be subjugated, or die.”

One local priest describes the terror and injustice of repeated attacks like these:

“Christians are dying in their sleep, in their homes, where they should feel safe. This blood cries out to God. How long shall the innocent suffer while the world watches in silence?”

I echo his questions. I feel his heartache. I’m sure you do, too.

Please give generously today to comfort and aid the mourning. Your gift now will provide practical help and extend the compassionate arms of Jesus to the persecuted.

May God bless you.

In His service,

Mat Staver

*Representative names and photos used for security purposes.